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Escorted by Assembly members, the Senate moves into the Senate Chamber in the new Capitol. In the coming eight years, other rooms in the Capitol are occupied. 1885 The New York State Seal, which is the 1850's version of the New York State Coat of Arms, is declared the permanent design and "legal form." 1885
New York State Capitol Audio Tour Guide & Map. Y. S C. T T P. G. Please note that the floor maps have been arranged to follow the tour as it has been created. If you follow the tour sequentially, we recommend that you take the elevator from the first floor to the fourth floor. From there, you can either take the elevator or the stairs as you ...
Tour the New York State Capitol NYS! Sitting atop Albany’s State Street hill, the New York State Capitol has served as the seat of government for New York since the 1880s. The building is a marvel of late 19th-century architectural grandeur, built by hand of solid masonry over a period of 32 years. Highlights of the 45-minute tours can include the legislative chambers, Hall of Governors ...
It is the largest room in the New York State Capitol, the first of the distinctive building’s “Grand Spaces.” Now, as we approach the end of the 20th century, much of the matchless beauty and dignified grandeur of the original Assembly Chamber is in danger of being lost forever.
Over the past two and a half centuries, 57 individuals have served as governor of New York State. Most are memorialized here with official portraits painted by leading artists of their day from life sittings during or after their service here in the Capitol. Like the leaders they depict, the portraits are an important part of our state’s history.
Apr 10, 2012 · The State Capitol Building. By 1810, New York had become the most populous and dynamic state in America. As "The Empire State," it would require a statewide government able to deal with burgeoning population growth and unprecedented economic expansion. "Initially, the New York State government met at the city hall. Well before Albany became the ...
Nov 15, 2012 · 1,296 Views Program ID: 309615-1 Category: Vignette Format: Tour Location: Albany, New York, United States First Aired: Dec 08, 2012 | 7:13pm EST | C-SPAN 3
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